How to say "damn" in Japanese

• くそCommon
  interjectionAn exclamation of frustration — 'damn' or 'damn it' — blurted when you drop something or plans fall through. It also translates 'shit' and 'crap', and is usually written in kana.
• ちくしょうJLPT N1approx.Common
  interjectionAn angry curse like 'damn it!' or 'for Christ's sake!', shouted when frustration boils over; it can also be flung at a person as an insult — 'son of a bitch'. Usually written in kana.
  畜生ちくしょう、パンクだ。↗

  Shit! I've got a flat.

Both are common exclamations of frustration: pick 「くそ」 for 'damn', 'shit' or 'crap', and 「ちくしょう」 for 'damn it' or 'for Christ's sake', a curse that can also be aimed at someone.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• くそdamn
• ちくしょうdamn it
• くっtch
• めdamn
• ぐぬぬdamn
• げっugh
• どdamn
• なんだwhat the heck
• もうjeez